Does Amtrak have a rewards program?

Amtrak’s loyalty program allows members to earn two points per dollar spent on every Amtrak trip (with a 100-point minimum). That’s when you’ll receive a unique Amtrak Guest Rewards number. It’s free to join, and if you travel within 90 days of becoming a member, you’ll receive an additional 500 bonus points.

How long do Amtrak points last?

24 months
Amtrak Guest Rewards® offers many ways to earn or redeem points to keep your account active. Points will expire if your account has been inactive for more than 24 months (no points have been earned or redeemed during that time).

Can I use my Amtrak points for someone else?

A Member may transfer points from his or her account to the account of another Amtrak Guest Rewards Member. These points are referred to as “Share Points”. To share points, a Member must have his or her Amtrak Guest Rewards member number and the recipient’s Amtrak Guest Rewards member number.

Can I use my Amtrak points to buy a ticket for someone else?

How do I avoid losing my Amtrak points?

TEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT ACTIVE

  1. Earn points on Amtrak travel.
  2. Get the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard.
  3. Redeem for Amtrak coupons and passes.
  4. Earn or redeem for a hotel or car rental with Amtrak Hotels & Cars.
  5. Participate in online surveys.

What are the benefits of Amtrak Guest Rewards?

Whether you’re new to the program or a well-traveled member, with Amtrak Guest Rewards, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits and an overall enhanced travel experience both on and off the train. The more you travel, the more points you’ll earn toward Amtrak reward travel, hotels, car rentals and more.

What are the advantages of Amtrak compared to flying?

There are actually very few routes where Amtrak competes directly with airlines, so the biggest advantage that Amtrak has over flying is that Amtrak will often take you to destinations where airlines simply do not go. A close second is cost when it comes to last minute travel.

What are Amtrak tier qualifying points?

The more you travel, the more points you’ll earn toward Amtrak reward travel, hotels, car rentals and more. Plus, by earning Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) throughout a calendar year, you’ll qualify for even more perks and rewards.

How much is the Amtrak bonus offer worth?

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